Industry Immersion Series
Monthly micro grants are available to Grade 7-12 students across Canada.
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How It Works
Connecting students to careers through self-directed skill-building and industry awareness activities.
Each month, a new industry partner releases a skill-building challenge designed to introduce students to occupations and opportunities in their industry.
Students individually work on the challenge, developing awareness of industry opportunities, relevant skills, post-secondary pathways, and more.
Completed work is submitted and assessed against a rubric for review by the selection committee. Twenty submissions will be selected each month.
Outstanding submissions receive micro grants and recognition from industry partners. $10,000 in micro grants are awarded each month.
Why Micro Grants?
In 2025, students no longer need to wait for permission to start developing industry relevant skills outside of the classroom. What they often need is a little more support and a few more resources. Industry sponsored micro grants can remove both of those constraints, while helping students develop a portfolio of projects they will be excited to share.
Scholarships are great, but...
- Not every student is headed to college or university
- Not every role requires them to
- And for those that are, micro grants can help fund projects that allow them to develop the skills now that will make their applications stand out that much more
“Good morning, Mr. Matheson. I had a lot of fun with the micro grant contest, so I decided to take your recommendation and apply for Basecamp. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence I need to thrive in a place like Basecamp. I'm really excited to see what this summer has in store for me.”
— Student from micro grant pilot with DMZ
Monthly Challenges
Each month will have a different activity sponsored by a different industry partner. Click the card to view and complete the activity.
Mining Industry Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
With careers above and underground, in the field, in minerals processing and metallurgy facilities, laboratories, and offices – there’s a place for you in mining.
Skilled Career Exploration Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
Explore Canada's Skills for Success: nine skills that can set workers up for success with work, learning, and life – no matter where they live or what job they pursue.
Agriculture Career Exploration Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
Explore Canada's agriculture sector in this challenge as you increase your awareness and cultivate curiosity in agriculture and food careers across the country.
Beyond the Skies Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
At NAV CANADA, we're transforming the way our skies operate. Explore how air traffic control and flight service professionals are keeping air travel safe, efficient, and enjoyable for millions.
Climate Insurance Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
Learn how insurance professionals are problem-solvers who tackle big challenges like climate change, extreme weather, and community safety to protect our people and our communities.
Teach Me Taxes Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
People love to complain that we should be learning life skills in school like how to do our taxes. Bet. In this challenge, you'll learn what taxes are, how they work, and why you should care.
Tourism Itinerary Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
Explore one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. From unique local businesses to influential global brands, find your perfect career destination and map out how to get there.
HVACR Industry Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
HVACR is more than just tools and ductwork - it's a high-paying, in-demand trade with paths into design, engineering, sales, green tech, even owning your own business.
Be There Certificate Challenge
Micro grants: $10,000
Learn to support someone struggling with their mental health through this online course created by Jack.org in partnership with Born This Way Foundation.
Our Participating Sponsors
Let's celebrate these industry leaders collaborating with students to help them develop real-world skills 🤝
Frequently Asked Questions
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